High Schools in Deer Trail School District No. 26J

Summary:

The Deer Trail School District No. 26J in Colorado is home to a single high school, Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. The school has faced significant academic challenges, with its statewide ranking declining from 206th out of 327 Colorado high schools in 2009-2010 to 297th out of 349 in 2023-2024, and it is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments (CMAS and SAT) significantly lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 6.8% in CMAS English Language Arts to 30% in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 58%, respectively. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 43.33% White, 4.67% African American, 46% Hispanic, 0.67% Asian, 2.67% Pacific Islander, and 2.67% two or more races, and a high percentage (46%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages.

Despite the challenges faced by Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School, there is an opportunity for the Deer Trail School District and the school administration to identify and address the root causes of the academic difficulties. Implementing evidence-based strategies, providing additional resources and support, and focusing on improving teaching and learning could potentially help the school improve its performance and better serve its diverse student population.

District Detail

130 South Second Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105-0129

(303) 769-4421

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 327

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)		CMAS Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	Total
Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	130 2nd Avenue	Deer Trail	80105	Arapahoe County	Deer Trail School District No. 26J	No	No	No	No	(303) 769-4421	153	12	12.4	45.1%	59 (38.6%)	8 (5.2%)	81 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)	28.6	21.7	31.6	16.9	$21,109

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Agate School District No. 300	11.4 mi	2
Byers School District No. 32J	11.62 mi	10
Strasburg School District 31J	17.69 mi	4	69^th
Bennett School District No. 29J	22.8 mi	6	106^th
School District No. C-2	28.72 mi	3	78^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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